Questionnaires

Basic Background Information

Family info (spouse, children):

I am married to Jim Harpring, General Counsel for the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office and I have four children.

In what year did you move to your community?

Have you ever been convicted of a felony:

No

Educational background:

I attended both Gifford Middle 6 & 7 school then attended Vero Beach Junior High School (currently the FLC) for 8th & 9th grade. Thereafter, I moved on to Vero Beach Senior High School with the class of 1989

Current occupation/work history:

With an extensive background in public service and the legal community, I have over two decades of public and private sector experience which I will bring to your elections office. Currently, I am the the Senior Executive Assistant to Representative Debbie Mayfield.

The Florida House of Representatives
2009 to present, Vero Beach, Florida
District Executive Secretary, District 80
Highly responsible position assisting a member of the House of Representatives with a variety of
administrative and public relations matters. Requires a thorough understanding of the policies, procedures and
operating practices of the Florida Legislature. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Managing district office
• Attending functions and meetings with Representative or on behalf of Representative
• Serving as a liaison to constituents and responding to inquires
• Managing district office financial accounts / annual budget
• Supervising maintenance of district office files

Debbie Mayfield Campaign for Florida State Representative, District 80
Campaign Manager 2008 and 2010, Vero Beach, Florida
Responsible for preparing strategic campaign initiative outline for Indian River County, St. Lucie County and
Brevard County. Duties included but were not limited to:
• Providing strategic and tactical information regarding political activity in Indian River County
• Acting as liaison to Supervisor of Elections Office on behalf of candidate
• Obtaining data and information regarding voter list for mail drops and absentee drop
• Delivering and review of campaign reports and other information as needed
• Attending voter equipment testing dates
• Providing targeted precinct information and voter demographic data
• Managing absentee voter program

Joe Negron Campaign for Florida State Senate, District 28
Special Election Coordinator 2009, Vero Beach, Florida
Responsible for preparing strategic campaign initiative outline for Indian River County. Duties included but
were not limited to:
• Providing strategic and tactical information regarding political activity in Indian River County
• Acting as liaison to Supervisor of Elections Office on behalf of candidate
• Obtaining data and information regarding voter list for mail drops and absentee drop
• Delivering campaign reports and other information as needed
• Attending voter equipment testing dates
• Providing targeted precinct information and voter demographic data
• Managing absentee voter program

Office of the Public Defender 19th Judicial Circuit, Vero Beach, Florida
Legal Secretary 1990-1998
Duties included:
• Case management of misdemeanor and traffic divisions for county court; Baker Act proceedings and
civil injunctions.
• Preparation and filing of discovery requests, pre-trial motions, post conviction motions, and appeals
from County Court to Circuit Court
• Member 19th Judicial Circuit Computer Committee; contributed to the creation of a circuit wide data
base used by the Office of the State Attorney and the Office of the Public Defender.

Volunteer/Civic involvement:

I am committed to public service and have worked as a volunteer with Indian River County non-profit agencies for many years.